Letter

Letter written to Mrs J. Murch by the Secretary (R.G Stevenson) of the Committee of Management of Anglesea Marine & River Frontages & Recreation Reserves which records payment receipt of 7.10 pounds for a boatshed site.

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Competition Game

Anglesea and District Historical Society, Anglesea

A collectionof light pink/orange cards in a box (6) is part of a Coles Book Arcade Competition Card Series. This one is called "Advertisement Evening". The cards are kept in a cardboard box and have the answers to the questions on the cards.
Peach colour card, folded in half, printed in black. Front has simple graphics and text. Inside opens out to single spread listing 24 questions and space to answer them. Back page lists other competition topics.

Receipt

Anglesea and District Historical Society, Anglesea

Receipt from Anglesea Bowling Club to Mrs. J. Murch for a 4 year subscription paid in advance. It is stamped and signed: Victorian Stamp Duty by L. McMahon.
Letter attached from Anglesea Bowling Club explains that the Bowling Club will be open for play on 10th December 1961 and play will begin at 1.45 pm.

Invitation Card

Anglesea and District Historical Society, Anglesea

Invitation to opening of the Old Cable Station Museum in Apollo Bay on March 19, 1988 at 2pm. The invitation is printed in black on a yellow card. Included is a pink round pin with a picture of the museum and opening details.

Ticket

Anglesea and District Historical Society, Anglesea

A fascimile (printed in black ink on white paper) of an original Cobb & Co. coach ticket. Ticket number is 11804. No detailsof passenger, journey or date have been filled in. Includes an envelope pre-printed from Cashier, Telecom Australia GPO Box 9901 Melbourne Vic 3001.

Ticket

Anglesea and District Historical Society, Anglesea

Three day ticket to the World Expo in 1988 held in Brisbane from 30 April 1988 to 30 October 1988.
Stylised sun and smiling faces in yellow on the left. Australia Post symbol - bottom right. Red trip on bottom with "Concession" printed in white.

Rate Notice

Anglesea and District Historical Society, Anglesea

Rate notice from Shire of Barrabool to Mrs. J. Murch for rates on a boat house due on 10th December 1960. The amount owing is £ 10/-. Attached by staple is the official receipt dated 19.6.61, No. 6449. Signed by Shire Secretary - Thos Goodall.

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Ration Ticket - Motor Spirit Ration Ticket

Anglesea and District Historical Society, Anglesea

Two small ration tickets printed in orange and blue allowing one gallon of motor spirit to be purchased before 31/7/1941. Both tickets are signed on the back by H.C. Cammeron with his licence number above.

Inscriptions & Markings

Front: (orange and blue). MOTOR SPIRIT RATION TICKET / ISSUED UNDER NATIONAL SECURITY (LIQUID FUEL) REGULATIONS / 1 ONE GALLON (on either side of Australian Coat of Arms) - blue / VALID ONLY UNITIL / 31st JULY / 1941 / NOT TRANSFERABLE / THIS TICKET MUST BE ENDORSED BY CONSUMER WITH NAME AND LICENCE NUMBERS / ENDORSED - 22a/8557 / H.C. CAMMERON.

Press Pass - Royal Commission on Espionage

Anglesea and District Historical Society, Anglesea

On 13/4/1954 Prime Minister Menzies told parliament of the detection of Vladimir Petrov and his wife Evdokia to Australia from the Soviet Embassy. Menzies established a Royal Commission on Espionage (RCE) to enquire into and report on Soviet espionage in Australia. This item is a "Press Pass" held by Gavin K Cook and issued by M. Brne (Gov.t Public Relatons Officer).

Bank Cheque

Anglesea and District Historical Society, Anglesea

A blank cheque from the State Savings Bank of Victoria, available pre-decimalisation.
No. 35
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5.750m - 5/30
Pass book must be produced with this order. Amount should be written in words as well as figures. If accont to be closed the words "and interest" are to be added.

Pamphlet - The Romantic Career of Geo Adams (Tattersall)

Anglesea and District Historical Society, Anglesea

Small booklet on the career of George Adams, founder of Tattersall's. With honesty and integrity as his watchwords he built his business on firm foundations. George Adams died 21 Sept., 1904 but left his character in the business.